Free early evening jazz set by guitarist Zakariya Khan playing solo at Berlin in Minneapolis.
Zakariya Khan plays Berlin in Minneapolis on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It's a solo date, so he'll be on his own for the set rather than backed by a full band.
Khan is a jazz guitarist, and that's the whole of the bill: just him and his guitar. When a jazz player goes solo, the whole dynamic shifts. Without a bassist or a drummer to hold down the pulse and the harmony, the guitar has to do double duty, handling the melody and the chords at once. It's a different way of listening than a full ensemble—you hear every choice he makes, and there's nowhere for the music to hide. If you're used to hearing him in a group, this is a good chance to hear how he works when he's the only one on stage.
It's an early evening show, which puts it in a different slot than your typical late-night jazz set. The music starts at 4:15 PM, so you'll be in and out well before dinner. If you're looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon that doesn't involve a whole night out, this fits that gap perfectly.
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There's no cover for the show, so you can just walk in and listen without worrying about a ticket. Between the early start and the no-cover entry, it's a low-stakes way to spend a Saturday afternoon in the city. Zakariya Khan, solo guitar, at Berlin on Saturday, October 17, starting at 4:15 PM.
